Mr.Stanley said that the question of vehicles being out of service for minor repairs had now been cleared but there had recently been an abnormal number of vehicles detained with flats on tyres. In addition, five vehicles were damaged by collision between June and December.
It was agreed that the Chief Mechanical Engineer be asked for particulars for all Regions of the number of vehicles in shops under and awaitin repair, reasons for shopping and time in shops. It could then be seen whether the L.M. experience was typical.
620. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
(1) Employment of three rail buses on L.M.Region
Cost of fitting hand holds suspended from the ceilings of the buses noted, and agreed no action be taken.
(2) Banbury - Buckingham Scheme
Mr.Dow reported that the case for the withdrawal of the passenger service for submission to the T.U.C.C. was not yet complete, but it was hoped that this would be cleared by the next meeting.
621. INTER-CITY SERVICES
Liverpool, Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and Hull scheme (L.N.W. route)
Noted that, following the further meeting with the N.E.Region on
September 25th, arrangements are proceeding satisfactorily.
622. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS
(a) Minutes of meeting of Sub-Committee held on October 16th , 1958
Noted.
(b) Order of priority for future schemes (See Minute 619(3))
Noted that the four maintenance depots listed below were considered the most suitable for the six priority schemes :-
